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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.20, 3,971.69 and 1,815.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.20, 3,971.69 and 1,815.87 is: 2,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.20 : 3,971.69 = 1,815.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.20/3,971.69 = 1,815.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.20x = 3,971.69 × 1,815.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.20x = 7,212,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,072.72/2,876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.50

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